noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
audience (with a superior); interview
Formal meeting with a lord, dignitary, or high-ranking person. Often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
家臣が将軍にお目見えする。
The retainer has an audience with the shogun.
新任の大使
The new ambassador had an audience with the king.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
first public appearance; debut; coming out
Used for a person's debut, a product launch, or something appearing for the first time. Often in entertainment or commercial contexts.
新人歌手がテレビでお目見えした。
The new singer made her debut on TV.
新製品が来月お目見えする予定だ。
The new product is scheduled to come out next month.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
trial service (of a servant); probation
Historical term for a servant's probationary period before formal employment.
江戸時代、奉公人はまずお目見えとして働いた。
In the Edo period, servants first worked as probationary staff.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
audience with a shogun (Edo period); right to such an audience
Historical term specific to the Edo period; vassals granted the privilege of meeting the shogun.
旗本はお目見えの資格を持っていた。
Hatamoto had the right to an audience with the shogun.